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Eterna 1948-49

Hand-wound 38mm dress watch

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$34 900.00

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Eterna 1948-49

Limited-run hand-wound mechanical watch with a sapphire crystal and 42-hour power reserve. Stainless steel case.

  • Brand Eterna
  • Reference number Ref. 939
  • Model name Centenaire (transitional 1948–49)
  • Production year 1949
  • Serial number Private — disclosed on request
  • Case material Stainless steel
  • Case diameter (mm) 34
  • Case thickness 10.5 mm
  • Lug width 18 mm
  • Case shape Round
  • Water resistance 30 m
  • Case condition Very good — sharp lugs
  • Dial color Silver with applied gilt arabic + dauphine hands
  • Dial material Brass with gilt printing
  • Index type Applied arabic 12/3/6/9
  • Lume presence None
  • Patina Light age spotting at 6 o'clock
  • Original / restored Original
  • Caliber Eterna cal. 1245U
  • Movement type Manual winding
  • Power reserve 42 h
  • Frequency 18,000 vph
  • Chronometer certified No (chronometer-grade movement)
  • Serviced Yes — 02/2024
  • Bracelet material —
  • Strap material Brown calfskin
  • Original bracelet —
  • Clasp type Eterna-signed steel pin buckle
  • Original / restored Strap replaced, buckle original
  • Box Yes — later Eterna box
  • Papers No
  • Extract of archive Archive request pending
  • Service history Service in 2024 documented
  • Provenance Acquired from Eterna AG estate sale, Grenchen, 2019
  • Certificate —
  • Print —
  • Limited edition number —
  • Production volume Centenaire series small; <5,000 of this ref
  • Auction comparable Christie's 2022 — CHF 3,400 (comparable)
  • Rarity level Scarce
  • Condition grade A− — excellent

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